From November 25th to December 10, the world unites to combat gender-based violence during the 16 Days of Activism. This annual campaign, initiated in 1991, aims to raise awareness and inspire action to end violence against women and girls. Throughout these days we, at The Daily Star, through our print and digital platforms, are highlighting the ongoing issue of gender-based violence in Bangladesh, exploring the root causes of this pervasive problem, and shedding light on the tireless efforts of individuals and organisations working towards a more equitable future.
Digital platforms can become a powerful tool to combat gender-based cyber violence, but only if we act decisively.
Kamrunnahar Bilkis Kona has been working as a paralegal with BLAST since 2008.
Nine years have passed since Sohagi Jahan Tonu was raped and murdered inside the restricted Cumilla Cantonment on March 20, 2016. The case filed for her murder was supposed to be resolved within 180 days. However, nine years on and there has been no significant progress.
Changing mindsets and media action are key to ending violence against women.
The frameworks of portrayals of gender-based violence in our local productions have been birthed from the need to give voice to the oppressed Biranganas (war heroines)—as portrayed through several films or dramas throughout the years.
The 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action will be observed, providing a timely opportunity to renew the sense of urgency and take action to reverse the trends of GBV.
Disrupting the cycle of GBV requires moving beyond performative outrage to bring about systemic change grounded in evidence-based strategies, beginning with enhanced data collection.
At 20, Ritu (not her real name) is determined to break free from her past and rewrite her life’s narrative.
Sigma Huda’s legacy for the empowerment of women, be it at the home, on the roads or in the courtroom, lives on.
In classic Bengali fiction, the kitchen is a central site for conflict and community bonding.
